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Eight influential Microsoft experts to follow on Twitter

Stay up to date with all things Microsoft by following some of the most knowledgeable experts on Twitter, including CEOs, CTOs and MVPs.

By Tom Walat • Feb. 29, 2016

Why is there an Outlook folder missing from Outlook Web App?

Some folders in a mailbox on Exchange Server 2013 are not showing up on the folder list in the OWA virtual directory but do appear in other views.

By Richard Luckett • Feb. 10, 2016

Six alternative Hyper-V management tools

There are a number of third-party Hyper-V management tools available for organizations that need to handle a few dozen nodes.

By Trevor Pott • Feb. 4, 2016

How can active-active clustering use load balancers?

Active-active clustering and cloud services enable IT workload resilience or redundancy in the enterprise. How does load balancing influence these setups?

By Stephen Bigelow • Jan. 26, 2016

Hardware vs. software load balancer: Which is better for an enterprise?

Can a software load balancer perform with the same capabilities as a hardware load balancer? Decide which aides enterprise the best in this hardware vs. software load balancer comparison.

By Stephen Bigelow • Jan. 19, 2016

How do I set up a file sharing server for three clients?

If I want to share files between three client machines and a Windows server, what are my options?

By Adam Fowler • Jan. 15, 2016

Use GitHub for open source data center automation ideas

GitHub, a bastion of software developers, also offers automation scripts and open source collaboration for data center administrators.

By Brad Casey • Jan. 11, 2016

What are my options for Azure ExpressRoute connections?

For companies that need a private connection and full access to different Azure regions, Microsoft offers a premium version of Azure ExpressRoute.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 17, 2015

How can I share Outlook calendars from the EMC?

Is there a way to gain access to multiple users' calendars from the Exchange Management Console in Exchange 2010?

By Richard Luckett • Nov. 23, 2015

What works for daily event log monitoring?

I have 80 Windows servers in the data center. What can I use for daily event log monitoring?

By Adam Fowler • Nov. 23, 2015

Using PowerShell to create XML documents

Administrators can avoid introducing errors when building an XML file by using PowerShell to construct the document.

By Adam Bertram • Nov. 18, 2015

Using XPath syntax to root through XML documents

Using XPath syntax and the Select-XML cmdlet can help uncover the information you need in an XML document.

By Adam Bertram • Nov. 12, 2015

Server patch management for multi-OS data centers

If you have a multi-OS data center, you know the struggle that is server patch management. Don't fret, the right combination of tools and human intuition can alleviate the pain.

By Brad Casey • Nov. 4, 2015

Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct

Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct is a feature in Windows Server 2016 that uses local server storage to build highly available and scalable software-defined storage systems for Hyper-V virtual machines.

By Tayla Holman • Oct. 30, 2015

Office 365 issues that torment email admins

Tricky Office 365 problems are no treat to the IT admin. Fix the nuisances that corrupt your email with these troubleshooting treats.

By Sharon Zaharoff • Oct. 30, 2015

Learn Group Policy basics for Windows administrators

Group Policy hasn't changed much since its introduction, but it can be overwhelming to beginners. Learn how to use Group Policy to manage users and computers.

By Tayla Holman • Oct. 29, 2015

Change boot settings from a VM BIOS

Often overlooked, a VM's BIOS is more limited than a physical machine's BIOS, but will allow you to adjust boot settings.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 22, 2015

Container technology’s role in storage

Containers are somewhat limited in scope and scale so the next logical step for the technology is dealing with storage.

By Mike Matchett • Oct. 20, 2015

Check your hybrid Outlook Autodiscover performance

IT shops with hybrid Office 365 and on-premises Exchange mailboxes need to know how Outlook Autodiscover works when mailboxes haven't migrated.

By Neil Hobson • Sept. 22, 2015

The legal vertical isn’t for every IT services provider

The legal services market isn't every service provider's cup of tea. Learn about one company that embraced the vertical and another that decided to walk away from it.

By Spencer Smith • Sept. 22, 2015

Three steps to avoid server NIC teaming problems

NIC teaming can help reduce resource contention and improve VM performance, but don't fall victim to common mistakes when setting it up.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 21, 2015

How to calculate Exchange 2013 resource requirements

Inadequate server resources can impair performance and growth. Here's how to calculate megacycles of work and memory requirements for Exchange 2013.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 10, 2015

Use a PowerShell script to force logoff an RDP session

When end users remain logged in to an RDP session, it consumes valuable resources. Use this PowerShell script to force users to log off.

By Adam Bertram • Sept. 9, 2015

How CPU and memory affect application performance

Application performance will change depending on if you want more cores, better clock speed or what you choose for memory.

By Brian Kirsch • Aug. 31, 2015

Configure disk volumes to optimize your Exchange 2013 performance

The wrong disk volumes can foil Exchange optimization practices. Assess your configurations with support and compression in mind.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 18, 2015